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Chautauqua County man indicted for attempted production of child pornography

U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo has announced that a federal grand jury indicted Jose Perez, a 40-year-old resident of Celeron, New York, on charges related to child pornography.

Former Iraqi refugee pleads guilty to supporting ISIS activities

A former Iraqi refugee residing in Richmond has pleaded guilty to charges of conspiracy to provide material support to a foreign terrorist organization.

Trump proclaims National Consumer Protection Week to safeguard American consumers

Consumer rights play a significant role in American society, underpinning freedom, economic growth, and success.

Two Arkansans sentenced for violating big cat safety law

Jonathan D. Ross, the United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas, announced that two individuals were sentenced to probation after pleading guilty to charges related to the Big Cat Public Safety Act.

Chesterfield man sentenced to a decade-long imprisonment for cocaine distribution

A Chesterfield man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for possession with intent to distribute cocaine.

White House gardens open for spring tours on April weekend

The White House will welcome visitors to its gardens and grounds this spring, offering a chance to explore the South Lawn, Jacqueline Kennedy Garden, Rose Garden, and the White House Kitchen Garden.

Former CEO sentenced over $67M fraud schemes

James Collins, the former CEO of Honor Finance LLC, a subprime auto lending company based in Evanston, Illinois, has been sentenced to four years in federal prison.

Nigerian citizen faces wire fraud charges after extradition from UK

A Nigerian citizen extradited from the United Kingdom appeared in a U.S. District Court in Seattle on charges related to wire fraud involving stolen tax information.

Wake Forest woman's sentencing for Covid PPP loan fraud

A Wake Forest resident has been sentenced to six months in prison and one year of home confinement for her role in defrauding the U.S. government out of Covid-19 relief funds.

Louisiana pharmacy executives convicted of defrauding health benefits programs

Two former executives of a Louisiana compounding pharmacy have been found guilty of defrauding health benefits programs, including those for New Jersey state employees and the military.

Bookkeeper sentenced for fraud and tax evasion in Massachusetts

A former bookkeeper from Massachusetts has been sentenced to prison for tax evasion and disability fraud involving significant sums of money hidden from government agencies.

Authorities seek victims of New Hampshire-based gift card fraud scheme

Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), in collaboration with the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of New Hampshire, is actively working to identify victims of a complex gift card fraud scheme.

Lawrence woman charged with identity theft and passport fraud

A woman from Lawrence has been charged in Boston federal court with passport fraud, aggravated identity theft, and misuse of a Social Security number.

Former pharmaceutical VP pleads guilty to insider trading

George Demos, a former vice president at Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc., has admitted to insider trading in federal court.

State employee charged over alleged national defense information conspiracy

Michael Charles Schena, a 42-year-old resident of Alexandria, Virginia, has been arrested on charges related to an alleged conspiracy to gather, transmit, or lose national defense information.

Atlanta fugitive sentenced for firearm possession; authorities emphasize collaboration

Jordan Pack, a fugitive once listed among the most wanted by the Atlanta Police Department, has been sentenced for multiple counts of unlawful possession of firearms and ammunition.

FTC halts Growth Cave's alleged scam operations following legal action

A federal court has temporarily halted the operations of a business opportunity and credit repair scam known as "Growth Cave," following a lawsuit by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).

Justice Department disrupts cryptocurrency exchange linked to money laundering

The Justice Department has announced a collaborative operation with Germany and Finland to dismantle the online infrastructure of Garantex, a cryptocurrency exchange accused of facilitating money laundering by transnational criminal organizations,...

Stanford Law Professor: DOGE employees got 'access to all of the computer systems and all of the data' of federal employees

Mark Lemley, a Stanford law professor, has raised concerns about the alleged unauthorized access to personal data by individuals claiming to work for DOGE.

Grove City man indicted for alleged sexual exploitation of a minor

A federal grand jury in Pittsburgh has indicted a Grove City, Pennsylvania resident on charges related to the sexual exploitation of a minor.

Federal jury convicts boat owner Dustin Sean McCabe of manslaughter and fraud

A federal jury in Fort Pierce has found Dustin Sean McCabe, a 49-year-old resident of Ocala, Florida, guilty of seaman’s manslaughter and fraud charges.

Detroit man sentenced for federal drug crime involving methamphetamine

Edward Keith Perkins, a 31-year-old from Detroit, Michigan, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison followed by three years of supervised release for attempting to possess methamphetamine with the intent to distribute.

California man charged with cyberstalking across multiple states

A federal criminal complaint has been unsealed in the U.S. District Court in Rhode Island, charging a California man as part of an ongoing investigation into numerous obscene and threatening phone calls made to women in Rhode Island,...

Five charged in $3M COVID benefit scam involving children and inmates

Five individuals, including a California Highway Patrol dispatcher and her husband, have been charged in connection with an alleged scheme to fraudulently obtain over $3.3 million in COVID-19 unemployment benefits.

Sex offender sentenced to 10 years for possessing child sexual abuse material

A registered sex offender from Charlotte, North Carolina, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for possession of child sexual abuse material (CSAM).